The revised 2026–2027 school calendar was approved at the April 13, 2026 School Board meeting. The updated calendar reflects a new start date of August 18, 2026, with the school year concluding on May 28, 2027.
Celebrating VSBA Workforce Readiness Month this April! 🌱📚
Rooted in Public Education, workforce readiness begins in our schools. Throughout the month, we are proud to highlight the programs, partnerships, and opportunities that prepare students for success beyond graduation—from Career & Technical Education and apprenticeships to internships and industry collaborations.
The photos featured this month showcase members of the Class of 2026 who already have exciting plans in place for life after graduation, demonstrating the impact of career readiness and future-focused learning opportunities in our schools.
Together, we are strengthening the connection between education and career readiness and ensuring every student has the roots for future success.
Rooted in Public Education, workforce readiness begins in our schools. Throughout the month, we are proud to highlight the programs, partnerships, and opportunities that prepare students for success beyond graduation—from Career & Technical Education and apprenticeships to internships and industry collaborations.
The photos featured this month showcase members of the Class of 2026 who already have exciting plans in place for life after graduation, demonstrating the impact of career readiness and future-focused learning opportunities in our schools.
Together, we are strengthening the connection between education and career readiness and ensuring every student has the roots for future success.
🌟 Celebrating Our Quarter 3 Navigators! 🌟
These outstanding staff members were nominated by their students, colleagues, and community members for the incredible impact they make each day. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to help guide our schools forward.
Dr. Seitz and her team had the pleasure of surprising each honoree with a special visit and a token of appreciation to recognize their hard work and the difference they make in the lives of others.
Congratulations to our Quarter 3 Navigators—thank you for leading with purpose and inspiring those around you every day!
These outstanding staff members were nominated by their students, colleagues, and community members for the incredible impact they make each day. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to help guide our schools forward.
Dr. Seitz and her team had the pleasure of surprising each honoree with a special visit and a token of appreciation to recognize their hard work and the difference they make in the lives of others.
Congratulations to our Quarter 3 Navigators—thank you for leading with purpose and inspiring those around you every day!
Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible leaders who help our schools run smoothly each and every day. From supporting students and staff to fostering a positive school culture, our assistant principals wear many hats—and they do it all with dedication, compassion, and excellence.
Thank you for being the steady leaders behind the scenes and the champions for success in our schools. We appreciate all that you do! 💙📚
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible leaders who help our schools run smoothly each and every day. From supporting students and staff to fostering a positive school culture, our assistant principals wear many hats—and they do it all with dedication, compassion, and excellence.
Thank you for being the steady leaders behind the scenes and the champions for success in our schools. We appreciate all that you do! 💙📚
Spring Break has arrived! We wish all students, families, and staff a safe and relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on April 6th, refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong.
Surprise! 💙
Our HR Specialist visited each school to celebrate our incredible staff—completely out of the blue! ✨
From smiles and laughter to well-deserved recognition, it was a joy to show our appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and heart our staff bring every single day.
Sometimes the best moments are the ones you don’t see coming… and our staff deserved every bit of it! 💫
Our HR Specialist visited each school to celebrate our incredible staff—completely out of the blue! ✨
From smiles and laughter to well-deserved recognition, it was a joy to show our appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and heart our staff bring every single day.
Sometimes the best moments are the ones you don’t see coming… and our staff deserved every bit of it! 💫
Good afternoon MCPS families and staff,
House Bill 1455 has been passed by the House and the Senate and is awaiting action from the Governor by April 13, 2026. If approved the law will allow schools to begin 14 days before September 1 (instead of Labor Day) of each year.
For the 2026-2027 school year, this allows our school division to start school on August 18, the same date we started this year, and end before Memorial Day.
MCPS has drafted a revised calendar for the community's consideration.
Calendars developed are in compliance with the Code of Virginia.
We are asking feedback from the community on this revised calendar. Please access the link below to provide your feedback, which is due by Friday, March 26.
https://forms.gle/HZ4bKDQRUqwkzx23A
Now accepting nominations for Quarter 3 Navigators! Nominations will be accepted through April 6, 2026.
To submit your nomination, please use the form provided below:
https://forms.gle/RmxTbHuLfQRe9Q1DA
To submit your nomination, please use the form provided below:
https://forms.gle/RmxTbHuLfQRe9Q1DA
In the Spotlight...
Third grade students are gaining serious momentum as they explore the world of Force & Motion! 🎢
Students are becoming energy experts, learning to spot the difference between Potential Energy (getting ready to go!) and Kinetic Energy (energy in action!). 🔋➡️🏃♂️
Watch out, because these future scientists are on the move! 🚀🧠
Third grade students are gaining serious momentum as they explore the world of Force & Motion! 🎢
Students are becoming energy experts, learning to spot the difference between Potential Energy (getting ready to go!) and Kinetic Energy (energy in action!). 🔋➡️🏃♂️
Watch out, because these future scientists are on the move! 🚀🧠
🏅 March is National Athletic Training Month—a time of appreciation recognized by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and celebrated across the Virginia High School League!
We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Athletic Trainer for her unwavering dedication, expertise, and care. From practices to competitions, she is always there—keeping our student-athletes safe, healthy, and performing at their best. 💪
Your time, effort, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do for our schools and athletic programs every single day!
We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Athletic Trainer for her unwavering dedication, expertise, and care. From practices to competitions, she is always there—keeping our student-athletes safe, healthy, and performing at their best. 💪
Your time, effort, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do for our schools and athletic programs every single day!
MCPS will be closed for students and staff Monday, March 16.
This is due to the high confidence from the National Weather Service of severe, damaging, widespread storms that will be in our area. This includes the possibility of tornadoes.
Please pay attention to all weather alerts tomorrow and take all necessary safety precautions.
Learning comes to life in so many ways across our schools! 📚✨
Seventh grade math students recently used graham crackers to explore rectangular prisms and discover different dimensions—proving that hands-on learning can be both engaging and delicious! 🍪📐
At the March School Board Meeting, 5th-grade students Liam Briggs, Maddyn O’Leary, Avery Dobyns, Carson Spurlock, and Londyn Jones proudly shared their incredible hands-on science experiences under the guidance of Mrs. Boucher. 🧬 Their presentation highlighted how community partnerships enrich student learning—from exploring local history at the Timberneck House with the Fairfield Foundation, to studying marine ecology with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Friends of the Rappahannock (through the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation), and investigating engineering concepts with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. 🌊🦪💧
We are so proud of these students for presenting their work with such confidence and passion while showcasing the power of collaboration and community partnerships! 🌟👏
Seventh grade math students recently used graham crackers to explore rectangular prisms and discover different dimensions—proving that hands-on learning can be both engaging and delicious! 🍪📐
At the March School Board Meeting, 5th-grade students Liam Briggs, Maddyn O’Leary, Avery Dobyns, Carson Spurlock, and Londyn Jones proudly shared their incredible hands-on science experiences under the guidance of Mrs. Boucher. 🧬 Their presentation highlighted how community partnerships enrich student learning—from exploring local history at the Timberneck House with the Fairfield Foundation, to studying marine ecology with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Friends of the Rappahannock (through the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation), and investigating engineering concepts with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. 🌊🦪💧
We are so proud of these students for presenting their work with such confidence and passion while showcasing the power of collaboration and community partnerships! 🌟👏
Submit your application today!
Parent Coaching is a FREE resource for all MCPS families. Take advantage of all the tools that are available to you and your student(s) TODAY!
Access the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/mcpsk12/Board.nsf/Public
Live stream and recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/@sdunkelmcps/streams
Staff Professional Day-March 9, 2026
Today we proudly recognize National Maintenance Worker Day and the incredible individuals who keep Middlesex County Public Schools running smoothly every day! 🛠️
From early mornings to late afternoons, our maintenance team works behind the scenes to ensure our schools are safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff. Whether it’s fixing what’s broken, preparing spaces for learning, or responding quickly when something unexpected happens, their dedication does not go unnoticed.
Thank you to our MCPS maintenance staff for your hard work, commitment, and the pride you take in caring for our schools. Your efforts truly make a difference for our entire school community! 👏
From early mornings to late afternoons, our maintenance team works behind the scenes to ensure our schools are safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff. Whether it’s fixing what’s broken, preparing spaces for learning, or responding quickly when something unexpected happens, their dedication does not go unnoticed.
Thank you to our MCPS maintenance staff for your hard work, commitment, and the pride you take in caring for our schools. Your efforts truly make a difference for our entire school community! 👏
In the Spotlight...
MES Second-grade students are transforming abstract concepts into hands-on discoveries by using number cards to master place value! 🔢 By physically arranging digits to build two- and three-digit numbers, students can see exactly how the position of a "5" changes its worth from five ones to fifty or even five hundred. 🏗️ Using number cards, this exploration naturally leads into comparing numbers, where students use their understanding of the hundreds, tens, and ones places to determine which values are greater than or less than others. ⚖️ It is wonderful experience to realize how much power a single digit can have! 💡
MES Second-grade students are transforming abstract concepts into hands-on discoveries by using number cards to master place value! 🔢 By physically arranging digits to build two- and three-digit numbers, students can see exactly how the position of a "5" changes its worth from five ones to fifty or even five hundred. 🏗️ Using number cards, this exploration naturally leads into comparing numbers, where students use their understanding of the hundreds, tens, and ones places to determine which values are greater than or less than others. ⚖️ It is wonderful experience to realize how much power a single digit can have! 💡
🔧 We’re Hiring: School Bus Mechanic! 🚌
Middlesex County Public Schools is looking for a skilled and dependable Mechanic to help keep our bus fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready for our students each day. If you take pride in your work, value safety, and want to make a difference behind the scenes in support of our students and schools, we’d love to have you join our team!
📩 Apply today or contact us for more information!
https://mcps.schoolspring.com/
Middlesex County Public Schools is looking for a skilled and dependable Mechanic to help keep our bus fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready for our students each day. If you take pride in your work, value safety, and want to make a difference behind the scenes in support of our students and schools, we’d love to have you join our team!
📩 Apply today or contact us for more information!
https://mcps.schoolspring.com/
This week, Middlesex County Public Schools proudly recognizes National School Social Worker Week and celebrates our dedicated school social worker, Ron Hostinsky. Ron’s compassion, commitment, and expertise help remove barriers to learning and ensure our students feel supported, valued, and understood. Through his advocacy, counseling, and connection to vital community resources, he strengthens the bridge between home, school, and community. His work not only supports academic success but also nurtures the social and emotional well-being of our students each and every day. We are deeply grateful for Ron’s dedication and the meaningful difference he makes across MCPS.
